Readers' response: State Lawmakers Target LGBT Citizens: Bill would void all local protections for LGBT people. Your rights are on the line again.
They hate us for our freedoms to redecorate and restyle! -Todd Te Adoro Erickson This is insane and a violation of civil rights. -Jayne Van Kirk "We'll help [...]
SheHe Said: Visibility, Politics, Halloween, Coming Out
compiled by Howard Israel "WHERE ARE WE? Where are we in the media, in TV shows, in the news in LGTB projects, at Gay Prides, on the work floor? Why are [...]
Speak Out: Occupy movement's great lesson for all
By Eric Rader For nearly three years, members of the tea party movement have engaged in vocal protests of much of the Obama Administration's agenda. At times, [...]
Thinking Outloud: Why My Marriage Matters
By Abby Dees It's my wedding anniversary today and I'm 6000 miles away from my partner, sitting in an English cafe. Being all alone and so far away is making [...]
Faded rabbits, empty hats
Parting Glances Shortly before retiring from the digitally enhanced adventure called teaching 14 years ago I chanced across a bound volume of back issues of [...]
If lesbians are more at risk for cancer, do something
By Liz Margolies Viewpoint Paula Ettlebrick died of ovarian cancer Oct. 6 and a whole movement grieves her loss. Her beauty, passion, and intelligence do not [...]
Another gay teen committed suicide last Friday. When will it stop?
Heard on Facebook So sad. -Johnny Rheaume Keep sharing. -Donald Campbell Sad. -Frank Vaca Two more of God's children have left this world due to kids who [...]
John Boehner
Creep of the Week The Defense of Marriage Act makes John Boehner weep. Not because of how sadistically cruel it is to gays and lesbians, nor how [...]
Listen to your heart, Virginia
By Rob Keeling Viewpoint There are times in your life when it's important to listen to your heart. Several years ago, I realized that there was enough room [...]
Political action, religion and bullying
Compiled by Howard Israel S/he Said "LGBTs have a stake in this growing protest movement since our unemployment numbers and job searches are often made more [...]
The high cost of inequality
by Roland Leggett Eye on Equality There is no question that we are in challenging economic times. Around the country, families are struggling to make ends [...]
16 reasons we should be protesting
by Leslie Robinson General Gayety My view of the Occupy Wall Street protest is that it's an unfocused jumble, but at least somebody's doing something. At [...]